What are your requirements?
hmmm... just notice a little problem with what I was writing...
The max resolution for nvidia GTX cards is 2048x1536
Nvidia is not clear if their mobile quadro video cards support 2560x1600
but the desktop version does
http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_quadro_fx_3800_us.html
I think you have to find which video cards will work and then find the
linux compatible laptops.
IIRC some IBM and Dell laptops used to come with Quadro cards.
This system76 laptop may work for you
http://www.system76.com/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=100
Here is the info for the card, but I don't quite understand it... Maybe
you can call System76 and ask.
http://www.amd.com/us/products/notebook/graphics/ati-mobility-hd-4000/hd-4500/Pages/hd-4500-specs.aspx
This is what I wrote before I checked the max resolution for the
following nvidia cards. Its useless to you but might be useful to
someone else...
I like this laptop from system76.com it comes with GeForce GTX 285M
which is the top Nvidia card for latops today... Probably the most
powerful 15.6 inch laptop today.
with Ubuntu pre installed.
http://www.system76.com/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=99
If you are on a budget and or have experience with hardware, you can get
an Asus G60VX or G60JX from best buy and do upgrades later.
They usually come with Asus express gate feature which runs on linux. I
assume all asus laptops that comes with this feature support linux but
double check with some research. forum.notebookreview.com is a good
place for upgrade guides and linux setup.
The G60JX comes with a weaker video card but I think it still works for
you. (no it does not do the resolution you require)
I own an Asus G51 which looks exactly like the G60 but with a 15.6
screen. I upgraded the CPU to p9700 2.8ghz added more memory and a
second internal HD. It was very easy to upgrade for a laptop. Almost
everything worked out of the box, only adjustment needed was the
keyboard layout and the headphone jack. The fix was also very quick and
easy, there is a guide on the notebookreview forum...
my 3 complains.
* Laptop gets dirty looking real easy and requires frequent cleaning if
you care... (its somewhat scratch resistant tho)
* toy looking design on the lid which I covered with a big sticker, (I
have plans for an Ubuntu sticker)
* There was a problem with my batch, the GPU thermal pad was poorly
applied which made the GPU heat up to 98c when playing heavy 3d games.
the replacement laptop was a bit better. This won't be a problem if you
don't play heavy 3d games.
Mike Martin wrote:
I'm looking for a new laptop. It will need to be able to run at
2560x1600 via a port replicator. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
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